Violence and hate affect our mental health

Hate and racist violence – witnessed again and again across the country and experienced in our own lives and communities – have a profound effect on our mental health. Right now, significant trauma is being felt at the individual, community, and national levels. Communities of color are bearing the greatest burden.

In the wake of hate crimes, gun violence, mass shootings, and racist violence, please know that free mental health support is available.

Get support if you’ve been harmed by crime, violence or abuse by calling the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) or visiting this webpage
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Faith leaders: provide trauma support in your community

Mental health leaders make the case for continuing ThriveNYC's approach

In a recent op-ed published in Gotham Gazette, mental health and community leaders serving as the frontline defense against NYC’s mental health crisis write:

“Cutting funding to ThriveNYC…would cause significant harm to hundreds of thousands of individuals in need of assistance… and disproportionately impact… the very individuals and communities most severely impacted by COVID-19”

New report showcases NYC's mental health progress

Right now, there is more mental health support in New York City than ever before. Because of that support, we are starting to see changes in our city. Our latest report explores NYC’s changing mental health landscape and the people and programs behind the progress.

Mental health support for New Yorkers in the LGBTQI+ community

Frank moved from El Paso, Texas to New York as a young, gay man. After many years working in the creative field, and experiencing loss and grief during the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Frank retired and discovered what he calls the “power of therapy.”

Celebrate heroes on the mental health frontlines

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health staff from our programs are going above and beyond to connect New Yorkers to services and support – from treating patients in overwhelmed hospitals to helping children in remote classrooms cope with uncertainty and loss, to pioneering new ways to reach people isolating at home. Help us thank them for their service.

Help us thank essential workers

Join us in thanking all essential workers by downloading our thank you image. Help us celebrate and thank our heroes who are ensuring all New Yorkers stay safe, nourished, and thriving – whether by keeping our buildings and transportation systems clean and operating, teaching our young people remotely, stocking our supermarkets, keeping our communities safe, or delivering needed healthcare, mail, or meals.

Veterans are supporting other veterans through Mission: VetCheck

During the COVID-19 crisis, veterans are making supportive check-in calls to other veterans through Mission: VetCheck. A collaboration between the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services, the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, and veteran-serving organizations, these calls provide veterans with information about how to access vital public services, including free meals, COVID-19 test sites locations, and mental health resources.

Tools for employers: promote mental health in the workplace during COVID-19

Thrive in Your Workplace, a program that helps local employers bring mental health support to the workplace, is offering new tools to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a COVID-19 Mental Health Guide for Employers and 12 new webinars, including a new 60-minute webinar, “Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace during COVID-19,” which presents practical strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, and introduces best practices to foster workplace mental health.